For a growing economy like India, upgrading networks to 5G technology will benefit both the telecom operators and consumers. Speaking to indianexpress.com, Ericsson Global Chief Technology Officer Erik Ekudden said that investments made in the next-generation 5G networks can lower the cost involved significantly for the telecom operators. Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson expects 5G to be rolled out in India in 2020.
http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/5g-is-the-modern-infrastructure-ericsson-erik-ekudden-5072712/
The benefits of improving customer experience in financial services continue to accelerate, particularly as the percentage of Millennials occupying the marketplace continues to increase. Today, banks’ core target customers are not only increasingly tech savvy, but also are used to functioning in a world where services are smoothly integrated into their lives through evolving technology.
http://www.bobsguide.com/guide/news/2018/Feb/21/why-borrower-experience-will-be-the-principle-driver-of-bank-revenue-in-the-lending-market/
People are now demanding more frequent and engaging transactions as technology continues to evolve and push the legal profession to become more efficient and digitised. A whole new generation are now accustomed to the seamless user experience they get when they log on to social media and when banking online, so it goes without saying that they now expect the same from their lawyers.
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e33aeb5d-5a2a-4442-b8bb-c770dd6b090d/
Calls for regulatory action against big tech firms, including Amazon and Google parent company Alphabet, have intensified after they reported record profits. The case that the largest online giants are monopolies that require antitrust action has been made by critics from both left and right. The case against these companies, however, is on shaky ground.
https://cei.org/blog/competition-tech-more-vibrant-it-looks/
The easy interchange of data is crucial for government agencies. On a regular basis, agencies must share information between components, other agencies, partners, foreign governments and international organizations as a critical element of their mission execution. This strategy enables unity of effort, more rapid and informed decision-making, increased adaptability, improved situational awareness, and greater precision in mission planning and execution.
http://www.nextgov.com/ideas/2018/02/what-happens-when-you-cant-share-or-access-your-own-data/145849/
In recent years there has been growing a discussion on the ability of traditional businesses to adapt their services to the expectations of customers born after 1980. What should traditional businesses consider in order to offer a service that will meet younger generation requirements? Can the banks stay in their domain in the future, or will they be replaced by FinTech companies?
https://www.finextra.com/blogposting/15005/how-digital-banking-can-meet-young-customers-expectations-to-survive-in-the-age-of-disruption/
2017 was a transformative year for the tech industry. Disruptive technologies, such as mixed reality, artificial intelligence and smart home devices, took huge steps towards mainstream adoption and look set to revolutionise a variety of sectors in the year ahead.
https://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/features/interactive-design/ux-design-trends-2018-how-new-technology-will-impact-sector/
The evidence for using digital technologies to improve outcomes in mental health care is growing at a rapid rate. Already, studies have highlighted how technology can be used to effectively provide well-established treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy.
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/telepsychiatry/user-experience-key-step-realizing-role-mental-health-apps/
In its early days, Android was a slow and buggy mobile platform. Even the most powerful smartphones that were released each year would experience stuttering and stammering while performing the simplest of tasks, like scrolling or opening apps. And if your Android flagship phone was actually doing some heavy lifting like playing a resource-intensive game, it was a total mess.
http://bgr.com/2018/02/07/best-android-features-hidden-menu-increase-speed/
The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, WEBFLEET, has been completely rebuilt and includes brand new features and a fresh, more intuitive user experience that includes advanced customisation capabilities. The revamped software is enhanced when coupled with the new range of TomTom PRO driver terminals. Together they help provide more effective job dispatch, while delivering market-leading routing, navigation and traffic information.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/industry-news/223248/tomtom-telematics-launches-next-generation-fleet-management/
